Clayton McChesney
Multimedia Journalist
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Clayton McChesney started at WVVA in August 2022 as a Multimedia Journalist.
Growing up in Bluefield, Virginia, Clayton had been watching WVVA for almost his entire life and now gets to be a part of its news team. Clayton McChesney is a graduate from Liberty University and holds a BS in Cinematic Arts with a minor in Creative Writing. At Liberty, he worked on several short films and a tv show as well as a feature film in Georgia.
An avid movie fan, Clayton enjoys writing scripts for movies and collecting movie memorabilia.
To contact Clayton about stories or just to chat, email him at clayton.mcchesney@gray.tv
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They hoped to one day grow a pumpkin big enough to be featured in the display, but they had no idea they would achieve that goal on their first attempt.
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On Sunday, a local church is celebrating a huge milestone that few others have reached.
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One Tazewell County family grew some pumpkins a little bigger than ones you’re likely to see in a supermarket.
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This insect originated in China and Vietnam before coming to Pennsylvania in 2014, becoming an invasive species.
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Myrtle Brabb celebrated the milestone with cake and ice cream surrounded by family and friends.
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This year, some people had a new way to celebrate the Fourth of July: getting gas!
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An author of historical fiction book, Mingo, visited Montcalm High School Monday to teach students about West Virginian history.
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Three Rivers Avian Center in Summers County, West Virginia recently received four baby screech owls into their care.
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National Vietnam Veterans Day is a recently established holiday made to recognize Vietnam Veterans and show them support.
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The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke recently got a new patient: a baby owl chick!
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The machines are not novelties that only sing “Happy Birthday” to celebrating guests. Their specialty is moving dishes.
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In Peterstown, West Virginia, people gathered to celebrate Frances Evans.
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When an injured bobcat from Giles was first brought to the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center, they were surprised to see a bobcat kitten – an unusual sight this early in the year.
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Thanks to a grant from Meals on Wheels and PetSmart Charities, the Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens has a Pet Care Program that allows homebound seniors to get vet care for their pets and transportation to vet clinics.
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The city celebrated the start of 2023 with its annual “Lemon Drop” celebration.
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If you are looking for a resolution for the new year, consider this one: don’t get scammed.
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Christmas came early at the Candy Cane Village Christmas Market in Athens Saturday.
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For over thirty years, train hobbyists have gathered to buy and sell model trains in all sizes - or scales, as they call them - and discuss their pastime.
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A ceremony was held to honor the winners of the Luther Patterson Scholarship - named after the first black McDowell County soldier to die in World War I.
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Brandon Riffe and the Animal Disaster Relief Coalition are flying down south and working with local organizations to rescue animals
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